The Hertz Corporation
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Hertz Corporation | Report ID | 2024109316 |
| Address | 9301 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32827 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Constructed surface irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Sheets, panels wood, plywood, MDF | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -81.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through a part of the airport that was under construction when they tripped over a fixed 12-inch x 12-inch raised wooden piece used as a cover on the floor. The employee fell to the concrete floor and was hospitalized with a fractured rib.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2024, a worker at The Hertz Corporation in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with constructed surface irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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